The Chequers Inn in Maidstone

Visited as a party of 7 to celebrate son-in-law's promotion to Sergeant in Kent Police, and his sister's birthday. The food was excellent, and generous in portion size. The pub was very busy on this Sunday afternoon, but we had a lovely table and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Staff very attentive, and keen that we have a good time, and they accommodated the helium balloon array that we took with us. Many thanks to staff and landlord for an excellent celebration. This is the epitome of an excellent village pub; lots of friendly people and happy chatter in a very inviting atmosphere, not swamped by loud music.

We have gone for Burns Night fo the past two years. Fantastic nights entertainment and food at a very reasonable price. Lovely staff and venue. We walk to this pub from East Peckham frequently and would consider it our local notwithstanding the distance c. 2 to 3 miles

Lovely meal in here in front of a fire in December with family. It’s a lovely cosy pub and the staff are so friendly. I had the pie and chips - the steak was succulent and juicy but the pastry was a little soggy. Nothing major and I still enjoyed it!! The menu is really varied - it was sausage night and I was tempted! Great value and lovely place - will come again.

Lovely friendly old fashioned pub . Dogs allowed . Friendly locals. Fantastically festive with log fire and beautiful decorations. We had an adult family meal . Normal pub grub with some extras . Huge portions. Good fresh veg and home made . Everything clean and tidy , staff friendly and helpful. Will return .

Very welcoming owners and locals, highly recommended to anyone, a traditional pub with traditional values!

Great place very pretty flower display made it look so welcoming, lovely beer garden, clean loos. Friendly efficient staff and wonderful sausage Thursday! Definitely return. Thank you.

We stopped here as yhe the halfway point on a family bike ride and was not disappointed. Arrived to a friendly welcome. Menu had a good selection, and there was a specials board. The portion sizes are good and the food was very nice. Service was really good, really made to feel welcome. Will definitely visit again maybe on another sunny bike ride or just for some drinks in the beer garden.

Visited here yesterday for Pies and Puddings week , had a really tasty bacon and onion Suet Pudding , my friends had Fish Pie and Steak Pie ( also so much other choice on the menu too apart from Pies etc ) Food and Service was excellent , so good we went back again today ! Really lovely pub and so friendly . Home Cooked Food at its best . Absolutely delicious desserts too .

On Monday 5th Dec me and my friend tried one of The Chequers festive afternoon tea. Wow! What a fabulous treat and I have had many afternoon in hotels and pubs and this one was by far the best. The food was fabulous and plentiful. I am a vegetarian and that was catered for with no fuss. There was a mixture of savoury and sweet treats and the service was exceptional.. Tracy herself came over and told us everything we had on our afternoon tea and the waitress ( sorry- I did not catch her name) was very attentive. This was excellent value and I have recommended to lots of friends. The pub had such a lovely atmosphere and on a Monday afternoon was busy and buzzing. Thank you so much The Chequers - we will be back. It is easy to see what a successful pub Tracy and Charley run. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is such a brilliant place with a lively calendar of events that puts it at the heart of the community in a way that is truly special. Charles, Tracey and their team work hard to make it welcoming to all, with a delicious menu of drinks and food. It’s always one of my favourite places to go.

We had Sunday dinner for 6. The service was slow, and once we had ordered the food took a very long time to come out. When it eventially did, the meals were cold. The waiter took them away and microwaved them but they were then overcooked and not nice at all. Out first and last visit.

Great choice on the menu on a Sunday - including roasts. Food was lovely. Really good service from the friendly staff. Fantastic country pub ambiance. A great pub !

Great food. Great service. Great pub. The welcoming real log fire was wonderful. The cheerful, efficient staff are a bonus. Food was very quickly served decent sized portions for a fair price. A good basic menu. Outside seating under cover for the smokers. Beautifully decorated for Christmas. I liked this place a lot and will return next year. Thank you all.

This is a charming ancient village pub/restaurant with a great ambience and friendly attentive staff . there is a good menu and good beers.I would recommend booking and there is (limited) peaking outside. I will certainly visit and eat here again.

We have been here lots of times and generally very good. Was suprised to get a table on a Saturday evening but very greatful as we had moved on from another pub along the road with extremely poor service that we left before food! Choice...

Delicious takeaway afternoon tea which was the perfect birthday treat for our daughter. Plenty to eat: sandwiches, pork pie, sausage roll, gherkins, silver onions, mini cheesecake, bara brith, pots of scrumptious pudding, scones with cream & jam etc etc. Highly recommend.

Often come here just for the hand made chips! Beer garden is good & reasonable prices for on tap beer. Would recommend the goats cheese burger!

I have visited The Chequers Inn twice, once in August and once in September. The pub feels very safe with a one way system in place. There are signs on the tables to let you know they have been cleaned and ready to use. The...

We sat outside on a warm Tuesday evening - we had the somewhat ramshackle garden to ourselves. Good Covid safety precautions in place. Food not 'gastro' but decent standard fare and, for these parts, reasonably priced. Excellent service.

The Chequers have clearly understood what is required to ensure their guests feel safe and comfortable during these unusual times. We were particularly impressed with the ‘extra’ table placed at the end of our table. Our plates etc were put on this table thus ensuring...

Having re-opened after local they have done a terrific job of placing most of their garden tables under parasols or in the shade of trees. there is plenty of space between tables and an effective one-way system through the pub. Staff were friendly and efficient,...

Last minute booking and so glad we did. The service was great, staff were friendly, kind and warming. The food was great and kids were happy. We would have returned the next day but fully booked. No surprise there! Keep up the great work guys.

Decent food, friendly staff, roaring log fire and a good variety of eaters and drinkers, locals and visitors. A great English pub

Excellent selection covering all tastes. Beautifully presented food. Great value. Desserts a plenty. When I asked the group I had a negative of too big a portion 🤣.

Enjoyed a Christmas meal here with a large group from our golf club. Plenty of rooms within this characterful building so whilst busy we didn't feel crowded or that we were disturbing neighbouring tables!! Menu was interestingly different from the standard Xmas fayre and was...

We only had lunch , it was very quiet so service was super quick. Food was OK, lots of it, nothing spectacular but reasonable priced so we got what we paid for. Very pleasant atmosphere and would definitely go again if passing through that area...

We've eaten here a few times and love the fact that it is untouched by time & interior designers. It is a total throw back to the 1950's/1960's and all the better for it. My ham, egg & chips was good with great homemade chips...

Quaint, very friendly staff and locals. Great selection of Real Ales kept in tip-top condition. Menu for everyone including special dietary and the best chips I’ve had for ages! Huge beer garden and very children friendly. Thoroughly recommend the Chequers!!

A lovely traditional Kentish pub. Superb colourful planting outside. A very friendly welcome from staff and locals. Thoroughly enjoyed a Saturday lunch of delicious ham and eggs (and chips were delicious). Huge menu and value for money. Will definitely return.

Most impressed by the friendly, helpful attitude of both the staff and the locals, who gave advice on where to park as the pub’s car park was full. We opted for a couple of sandwiches and a plate of chips. Both the ham and the...

Popped into The Chequers for very pleasant lunch for the family. Great pint of Butcombe Gold and we had the sharing platter, good value. Really friendly staff and locals too.

Would definitely return to, had a great lunch (sharing platter for 2) with excellent pint of Butcombe Gold but best thing was everyone made us feel really welcome, staff and locals alike. Thank you Chequers!

We popped in for lunch and enjoyed an English and a very veggie plate. Friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere and reasonable value for money. Big garden and dog friendly.

A group of friends returned for our fifth year after our annual fishing match at nearby Orchard Place Farm. We eat in the marquee attached to the pub, which is light & airy. The staff are so friendly & serve us hungry anglers with more...

As a family we love this place. We particularly enjoy the sausage thursdays! There is a lovely garden and in the summer we sit out there where the children can play in a secure environment. Lovely food, happy staff, great traditional pub.

Lovely looking pub with the most beautiful display of flowers, which attracts you straight away. There is parking out the front and a beer garden. The pub has character and the staff were very friendly and pleasant. My husband had an Adnams ale and the...

Nice village pub of the sort that is fast disappearing. The Adnams was in great form......Keep up the good work

Called in with my wife and a friend for some food at the end of a busy week, pub was busy but they had a table free. My friend and I both had the steak and we asked for Medium Rare and that is exactly...

Traditional pub with friendly service and big portions. Food was good, what you would expect from a pub.

This is the quintessential English pub. Welcoming landlord and landlady - great beer and food and welcoming crowd!

Visiting relatives in nearby Queen Street, we decided on lunch , where to go, Only one place really if you want good food , reasonably priced and no stinting on portions. The Chequers inn at Laddingford, 15th century pub,cordial hosts, great atmosphere and cheeky bar...

Well, yet another attempt at a pub on our doorstep. This one also has great reviews. And yet another utter fail. I actually don’t really know where to begin, so I’ll just give it a go. The menu is vast. Too vast. Every country felt...

This is a lovely friendly country pub with a great range of traditional ales and food... If you are a fan of homemade pies and puddings along with sausages you will love the menu which is all reasonably priced.... Had the steak and kidney pudding...

1st visit to the lovely old pub and not disappointed. It is Pie & Ale week and what a great selection of Pies on offer as well as Ales. Food was plentiful, hot and very tasty plus excellent value for money. It seems to be...

Came to The Chequers at Laddingford for Sunday lunch. The roast was lovely and the Steak & Kidney Pudding (we happened to visit during Pies, Puddings and Pints week) was well received. The staff were friendly. The pub had an "old style" pub feel about...

The Chequers is one of my favourite pubs, not least because it is a proper pub, with proper beer and good fresh food, not a faceless chain outlet with tasteless fizzy beer and a large plastic menu. We booked a table for Burns' Night, I'm...

We went to the Chequers at Laddingford tor an evening meal, we booked and reserved a table by telephone, on arrival we was shown to our table. The service throughout the evening was excellent, the food was great, Charles and all the staff and the...

We were a party of 19 (pre booked) for Sunday lunch. This charming old pub is very comfortable, and the landlord and his staff are very welcoming. There is a good and varied range of draught beers and a good wine list. We had a...

Went here with some friends for a Sunday lunch pre-booked.Like going back in time this Pubs is still the hub of the village and although we are not locals we were given a warm and convivial greeting. The range of beers was good and well...

Went to the Sausage and Beer week in october. Very good choices and great value for a platter. Last day of the week, and ALL the original ales had run out (so popular) but the replacement barrel in cellar was top notch. A nice welcome...

Regular visitor and never let down by the roasts, toad or the home made pies which are excellent. Beer is always kept in top condition.

It was such a shame as I took friends here. I had been a few times before and it is a lovely pub in a nice spot and food has always been good. Alas not yesterday. After waiting well over an hour we finally received...

Was in the area and having read reviews decided to pop in for lunch. I wasn’t disappointed. This is a seriously nice place to be. The pub front is a sea of colour and flowers. So welcoming. The staff are also very helpful and pleasant....

This is a nice pub in the lovely village of Laddingford. Outside, the pub is attractive with plenty of parking space there's a nice beer garden to the rear. Inside, the décor is classic country pub, with some cosy corners. I think they host regular...

Me and my sister took my mum and dad out for dinner we all had starters for main I had a trio of roasts very tasty loads of meat and vegetables. My sister had toad in the hole couldn't eat it all sausages very tasty...

Visited here yesterday for the Pints/Pies and Puddings event I had seen avertised alongside the road and took my husband and inlaws for a Sunday dinner. The pub was just what I was hoping for, a lovely clean ,friendly, warm (log fire) proper country pub...

A friendly, traditional pub, which does great English food. The service and food was excellent, even though we were a large party of 14 people.

We both Had a very nice and tasty burger and chips. Certainly would recommend. Nice traditional pub, near Yalding

My wife, friends and grown-up children, always enjoy the excellent range of food, cooked well, and reasonably priced. If we go midweek, my wife and I have chicken stir fry which is wonderful. Crumbles are generous and homemade. Sunday roasts come with generous portions. There...

We recently had a pre Christmas lunch with friends. Like entering a Christmas grotto, great food and excellent service by friendly staff.

We visited on the spur of the moment on the way back from a long dog walk ..in the rain .We were made welcome and a table quickly found, Alf the dog made welcome too.Very good food ,plenty of it . Friendly people ,my sister...

We keep coming back. Can't resist it. Lovely atmosphere and very attentive staff. The food is good too!

First visit was great, second visit excellent. The staff are brilliant, the portions good and the quality superb. We found that the veg was a little hard for our taste - in future we just need to let them know how we like it -...

We attended a function in the marquee between the pub and the lovely beer garden. The garden is great for kids. Pub is cosy and not expensive. The food was very tasty. Parking is quite limited. The pub is in a lovely location. Would visit...

I have visited here a few times with friends and family (small children) and the service has always been the same - amazing! The staff are helpful, accommodating and always serve with a smile no matter what they are doing. Their food is plentiful, well...

First class as always, food was fantastic, not had a bad meal ever, plus beer is always served correctly. Charles and his team deserve 5 stars

This lovely pub is so very welcoming, its the kind of place you can pop in after work for a quick pint or spend a relaxing day in the wonderful beer garden with friends and family.

Pretty as a picture outside, just as you would expect a 15th century inn on the inside. Very small, wooden tables and scrumptious food.

4 of us turned up without booking on a Saturday Classic car day. We found a table very easily and all had a great afternoon with excellent quantities of food, freshly cooked and delicious. We didn't want any roast dinner etc just a quick meal...

The outside is picturesque - the inside unspoiled & welcoming. One warning, if you are having lunch, skip breakfast ! Two of our party had the delicious chicken & ham pie which was the size of a saucer, plus four vegetables & choice of new,...

Beautiful village pub, great atmosphere, choice of beers, ciders and wines. Lovely staff, awlways a welcome smile but can only politely describe the food as mediocre. Extremely disappointed, can't describe the meat lasagne that really didn't have any meat and the chips although probably triple...

Beautiful 15th century pub that is the heart of the local community. Low ceilings and quirky decor, a fantastic beer garden for the summer and a warm fire and warmer welcome in the winter. Full of locals boozing and regulars after big portions of well...

Desperate for something to quench my thirst after a day of walking had a pint of lime and soda. Ended up a couple if centimetres short of the pint line and was charged £3.. I had to actually ask when receiving just a £2 coin...

we ate early, so it was busy with local drinkers, the diners started arriving a we were leaving. Staff were friendly. We sat near the toilets and it was a bit chilly! Starters were good, we both had cottage pie, home made with chopped meat...

Popped in one afternoon, quite late without booking. The very friendly staff found room for us, and having seen the menu decided to upgrade my planned light bite order. The food was very nice, cooked fresh, good portions and locally sourced meat. Menu is not...

We arrived as virgin beer festival goers !!!!!and left feeling fully inducted !!!! Such a range of beers not to mention an array of cheeses, and burgers etc. Live bands, and so so many people. The staff worked very hard and nothing was too much...

We went to this lovely country pub for a meal to celebrate my husbands birthday last week. Lovely friendly staff, great service & the food was amazing. My husband said he could not fault any of the food, excellent & I had the best lasagna...

The best chips, great staff & a landlord and landlady who cannot be rivalled. Perfect family lunch, with booking changed at short notice and not a single problem. Would highly recommend - lovely beer garden and plenty for families with young children too.

Very friendly staff. Great food and lovely, big garden with play equipment for the children. Highly recommended.

14 of us for lunch couldn't fault the food or service had a wonderful time will definitely be back 😊 thank you Chequers xx

£125 including tip for 5 people for 2 courses including drinks - result! Big platefuls (was staggered by the number of prawns in my daughter's bacon and prawn stir fry). Loads of variety in the menu with thankfully loads of veggie choice, very tasty too....

Visited recently during Pie week & had a Steak & Chorizo Pie - Superb taste & great service. We will be going back.

Our 1st visit to this lovely traditional pub on Thursday evening. It came highly recommended and we weren't disappointed ! An extensive menu together with an option of sausages served various ways. I went for bangers and mash and my partner had them with bubble...

Quaint pub, with an enticing menu. However, the fish fillet burger consisted of 4 fish fingers and the roast pork was a lump of pork belly fat. Although the charge for the fish finger meal was waived and the pork belly fat was replaced by...

Visited on a Thursday lunchtime. Lovely to see the open fire lit. Staff were friendly and we all enjoyed our meals.

Excellent Food, lots of variety. Very friendly staff, always a warm welcome in a great traditional country pub.

Turned up mid week....Landlord in jimjams, rather sarcastic.....the rest of staff pleasant enough. Food is average though some dishes better than other. Beer ok.

Went here tonight for a Xmas meal. Staff seemed friendly on arrival and helpful. Was taken to our table, which to be fair was quite small. This then proved a problem when the food was brought out, as was hard to find room to put...

Lovely local pub. Friendly service. The roast was exceptional. I had the 3 Yorkshire's with 3 meats (turkey, lamb and beef) which were all delicious. Lovely rich, salty gravy and crispy/fluffy roasties. The only minor complaint was that the veggies (parsnips, peas, mashed swede, carrots,...

Visited this lovely old pub yesterday whilst visiting my son in this this beautiful part of the country. The Chequers is a "proper" pub that has not been ruined or turned "Gastro" like so many English pubs have. The staff were very welcoming, friendly and...

Have just returned from having had the most wonderful lunch at The Chequers. There were14 of us, ten adults and 4 children. The food was amazing as was the service and kindness of the Landlord. The roasts were unbelievable and the veg beautifully cooked. We...

My partner and I enjoyed an absolutely gorgeous meal at The Chequers. We ordered the steak, which was fantastic value for money. It was huge, tender and delicious. Equally, the chips were crispy and not at all greasy. If I was rating based on service...

So this is a pub that I have driven past many many times in the past few years. A small village off the beaten track. When friends suggested a Sunday lunch trip out I was not hopeful but how wrong could I be. We happened...

Came across this pretty looking pub by mistake! However decided to try the food at lunchtime. Had very good sandwiches ...smoked salmon and ham off the bone.... With delicious cold drinks. Pub like they used to be beamed and friendly.

Returning to The Chequers after a few months' absence, it was almost deja vu. Initially as before, it seemed quite noisy for a while, as this time we were seated close to the bar, and the locals (enjoying the hospitality of this village-friendly pub) included...

We have visited the Real Ale & Cheese festival for the last two years. This is a wonderful pub with large gardens to sit out in and a play area for the children. The festival itself always has high quality bands playing with a friendly...

A marvellous old, traditional Kentish pub, well worth a visit. Amazing welcome and service, great food and real beer! Lots of atmosphere and friendly locals. Would certainly return for more visits.

Had a great dinner yesterday. It was full house so we sat outside in the sun. Lovely Sunday dinner 'The Trio' which included lamb, beef and turkey. Plenty on the plate and cooked perfectly. As it was British pie week, I opted for Steak and...

From the outside this ancient hostelry looks slightly untidy, empty beer barrels visible on a Sunday. Upon entering the saloon bar things improved. The low ceiling and wooden beams were part of an Olde Worlde English pub interior. There was a real log fire warming...

Went here for a friends 60th Birthday bash & what a great night. The pub is lovely & quaint & staff so friendly & welcoming. They had a barn dance there & it was really good. The food was provided by the pub & was...